Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

On March 29, 2023, Audrey Drake McClenon of Walton passed away at home with her family by her side.

Born on February 16, 1925, Mom was the youngest of four children of Frank and Rosa Hugaboom Drake. The family lived in Oneonta before settling on the Chamberlain Brook homestead in Franklin, NY when Mom was 5 years...

Mar 27, 2023

Patricia A. Caffery, 83, of Walton passed away on Monday evening, March 27, 2023 following a long illness.

Patricia was born on October 16, 1939 in Deposit the daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Mills) Barnes. She married Victor L. Caffery on August 28, 1957. He died on July 1, 2021.

Patricia worked in...

Mar 23, 2023

Lester J. Howard, Jr., 66, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Lester was born on November 22, 1956 in Walton, NY the son of Lester Howard, Sr. and Barbara Ann Foster. On June 18, 1983 he married the former Carol J. White.

Lester was...

Mar 21, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Zoe Neff O'Brien, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all who's lives she touched on March 21, 2023, at her memory care facility, the Addison of Indian Trail in North Carolina, as she was suffering with dementia.

She died at the age of 89 years old, just...

Mar 16, 2023

Yvonne M. Wright, 75, of Walton passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a long illness.

Yvonne was born on March 25, 1947 in Walton, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Thompson) Stanton. On November 15, 1985 she married Harold J. Wright. He died on November 17, 2001....

Mar 13, 2023

Richard J. VanSeggen, 81, of Walton formerly of Brentwood, NY passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, following a long illness.

Richard was born on January 30, 1942 in Massapequa, NY son of the late Emil and Helen (Phillips) VanSeggen. On October 13, 1963 he married Paula Alfano in Massapequa,...

Mar 7, 2023

Michael Hickey, 65 of Sidney passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.

Michael was born on September 27, 1957 in Binghamton, NY. His father, Gerald Hickey passed away in 1996.

Michael is survived by his mother, Joyce Hickey Knepper and his sisters, Marcene (David) Depew, Michelle (Richard) Green...

Feb 19, 2023

Fred and Margaret (Peggy) Robillard were reunited on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with the passing of Fred.

Fred J. Robillard, 98, of Walton, NY passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home. Fred was born on February 16, 1925 in Dixon, IL the son of the late Romeo and Eviline (Tuttle) Robillard. He proudly served his...

Feb 16, 2023

Karen R. Glance, 60, of Davenport Center passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the Bassett Medical Center of Cooperstown, NY.

Karen was born on May 11, 1962 at Smith Hospital in Walton, daughter of the late Elinor F. Northrup. She was a stepdaughter to Arthur T. Neer....

Feb 11, 2023

Simon James (Sim) Jackson of Walton passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 after a long illness.

Sim was born in Beerston, NY on February 26, 1947 to S. Graham and Evelyn Lake Jackson. He attended Walton schools and graduated from Walton Central High School in 1965. During High School he was very active in music and...

Feb 7, 2023

Doris Ann Furman Newman, 85, of Sidney Center passed away on Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a short illness.

Doris was born on March 10, 1937 in Hobart, NY and is the daughter of the late Fred and Violet (Borst) Zimmerman.

Doris enjoyed flowers, gardening, caring for animals (especially...

Feb 3, 2023

William Watson, 93, of Walton passed away on Friday afternoon, February 3, 2023, at home following a short illness.

Bill was born on December 15, 1929, in Readburn, NY; the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Katus) Watson. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, Class of 1948. He proudly served his country in the...

Jan 23, 2023

Ella Jeanette Campbell, 87, formerly of Downsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Mountainside Residential Care Center, Margaretville.

Ella was born July 17, 1935, on the family farm in Pepacton, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Scudder) Shaver. She was a graduate of Downsville Central School, class of 1954.

Ella...

Jan 21, 2023

Richard R. "Dick" Reynolds of Sidney Center, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Richard was born in Walton on April 8, 1950 the son of the late Albert J. and Zana Beardslee Reynolds. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1968. He then worked at the Reporter Company and then enlisted in...

Jan 7, 2023

Donna Ruth Goodrich, 84, of Walton passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Donna was born at home on May 18, 1938, in Walton, N.Y. to Edith Durfee Goodrich and Victor B. Goodrich.

Donna graduated from Walton Central School in June 1956, where she was part of...

Jan 6, 2023

William Brosi V, 36, of Clifton Park, formerly of Delhi, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 6, 2023, at home.

Billy was born on November 25, 1986, in Goshen, NY, the son of William and Elizabeth Brosi IV. He was a graduate of the Delaware Academy, class of 2005 and later graduated from Alfred University majoring in business...

Jan 4, 2023

Mrs. Marlene L. Hornbeck 80, a resident of Masonville, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Fox Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1942, to the late Lionel & Helen Gould.

Marlene was employed many years at Bendix Corp until her health declined.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Jan 3, 2023

Kenneth W. White, 92, of Caroga Lake passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at

home following a long illness.

Ken was born on December 17, 1930 in Gloversville, NY, the son of the late Gordon

and Frances (Lorenz) White. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army (1953-55).

On...

Dec 27, 2022

Penny M. Smith, 57, of Bainbridge passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a long illness.

Penny was born on August 24, 1965 in Pahokee, FL the daughter of Moye and Maxine (Raby) Moon. On May 19, 2001 she married Daniel Smith.

Penny was a taxi driver for A...

Dec 27, 2022

Charlotte M. Walley, 87, of Walton passed away on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, after a brief illness.

Charlotte was born on July 31, 1935 in Bangor, PA. the daughter of the late Eugene and Ada (Steinmetz) Supers. She was married to Marvin Walley for 65 years. He died on...